I am trying to apply for the DTV visa and I was wondering if anybody can give me some guidance with this.

I am in Chiang Mai at the moment. I tried to apply for the Non O visa for retirement but while waiting for my funds to be in the Thai account for the required two months, I ran out of visa time and was short ten days of the required time of visa. I had already extended my tourist visa which expires in 19 October.

I was advised to return to the US and apply but I am having a problem with the background check due to the US government’s shut down and not being able to get the FBI background check I need.

I have a one year lease for an apartment with the TM30 from my landlord, health insurance and medical certificate as well.

My question is for the DTV visa which seems to be my only option to come back to Thailand: Can any of this visa’s holders answer how their process worked? I know I can apply in person at the Thai embassy in Washington and want to make sure I have all that’s required as far as documentation.

One option to qualify is enrolling in a Thai language course and but I can’t find any information about the length of course I need to enroll in. I found that TSL language school meets the requirements and can go this week and get enrolled in the program.

I have a ticket to return to the US for 15 October and I’m in a bit of a pickle trying to find a visa that will keep me here or give up my dream of living in Thailand and permanently return to the US.

Thanking you in advance,

Angie